Cauliflower Fritters

Cauliflower Fritters

Tender cauliflower, Parmesan, herbs, and garlic bound into crisp, golden pan-fried fritters.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Trim the cauliflower and cut it into small, evenly sized florets.

    Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Cauliflower

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Bring a shallow layer of water to a boil over high heat in the saucepan. Place the cauliflower in the steamer basket, cover, and steam over medium heat until very tender.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan, steamer basket

  3. Step 3

    Transfer the cauliflower to the large mixing bowl, let excess steam escape, then mash it into small pieces. Cool until no longer hot.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, potato masher

  4. Step 4

    Crack the eggs into the small mixing bowl and whisk until evenly blended.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Egg

    Cookware: Small Mixing Bowl, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Add the beaten eggs, flour, Parmesan, onion, garlic, parsley, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed cauliflower. Stir until a thick, cohesive batter forms.

    Ingredients used: 60.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 4.0 gr Baking Powder, 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 15.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 6.0 gr Garlic, 50.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 5.0 gr Salt, 80.0 gr Yellow Onion

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

  6. Step 6

    Heat the olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 60.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large skillet

  7. Step 7

    Drop the batter into the skillet to make 12 fritters, flattening each slightly. Cook in batches until deep golden on both sides and the centers reach 74°C, about 3 minutes per side.

    Timer: 18 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Avoid cross-contamination from raw egg, handle steam and frying oil carefully, and cook the fritter centers to 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw egg
  • hot oil
  • hot steam